Savor the simple yet delicious blend of tequila and fresh blood orange juice in this Blood Orange Margarita. Balanced with a salt rim, this tequila cocktail strikes the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors.
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Why You'll Love This Margarita Recipe
You will love this Blood Orange Margarita because of its unique flavor, visual appeal, and the opportunity to customize it according to personal taste, just like the drinks on my list of 21 Flavored Margaritas. Blood oranges are typically in season during the winter months, making this margarita a seasonal favorite for any occasion just like my Cranberry Orange Margarita and my Bourbon Persimmon Cocktail.
Because blood orange juice has such a vibrant and unique color, it makes the most beautiful cocktails like my Blood Orange Gin Cocktail, my Blood Orange Pisco Sour, and my Blood Orange Whiskey Sour.
Key Ingredients for This Cocktail
- Freshly Squeezed Citrus Juice - You will need blood orange juice and lime juice for this margarita version, and freshly squeezed is best.
- Agave Nectar - Agave nectar is an ideal sweetener for a margarita because it complements the tequila, however, you can use regular simple syrup instead.
- Tequila - I like to use silver or blanco tequila for margaritas, but you can use any tequila you like.
*See the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make a Blood Orange Margarita
1. Prepare the margarita glass with salt by placing agave syrup or lime juice on the rim of the glass and then dipping the top of the glass in the margarita salt.
2. Fill the glass with fresh ice and set it aside.
3. Add fresh ice to the cocktail shaker along with the tequila, orange liqueur, blood orange juice, lime juice, and agave syrup. Place the top on the shaker and shake for 10-12 seconds until nice and cold.
4. Double strain into the prepared glass.
5. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and enjoy immediately.
Expert Tips for This Blood Orange Cocktail
- Use Freshly Squeezed Citrus Juice: Use freshly squeezed juice from ripe blood oranges and limes for the best results.
- Select Quality Tequila: The choice of tequila significantly influences the overall taste of the margarita, but you can use any tequila you prefer. While good quality is best, you don't have to use the most expensive tequila; reserve those for sipping.
- Rim the Glass: Use margarita salt or coarse kosher salt for rimming the glass. To enhance the rim, moisten it with agave syrup or a blood orange wedge before dipping it in the salt.
- Serve Over Fresh Ice: Always serve the margarita over fresh ice to maintain its fresh quality.
- Rim Variation: Try out different rim options, such as a mixture of salt and chili powder for a spicy kick.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make this drink frozen. Add all of the ingredients into a blender with ice. Add more ice to get the consistency you would like. You may need to add more of an ingredient depending on your desired taste.
I always recommend a silver or blanco tequila; however, feel free to explore the option of reposado for an enhanced and nuanced flavor profile.
You can use simple syrup or honey if you don't have agave syrup.
Yes! To make this cocktail non-alcoholic, replace the tequila with a non-alcoholic tequila and skip the orange liqueur.
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Blood Orange Margarita Recipe
Equipment
- 1 margarita glass (or cocktail glass of your choice)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- ½ ounce orange liqueur (I used Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao)
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- ½ ounce agave syrup
- margarita salt (optional)
- blood orange slice (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the margarita glass with salt by placing agave syrup or lime juice on the rim of the glass and then dipping the top of the glass in the margarita salt. Fill the glass with fresh ice and set it aside.
- Add more fresh ice to the cocktail shaker along with the tequila, orange liqueur, blood orange juice, lime juice, and agave syrup. Place the top on the shaker and shake for 10-12 seconds until nice and cold.
- Double strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and enjoy. Cheers!
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed juice from ripe blood oranges and limes for the best results.
- The choice of tequila significantly influences the overall taste of the margarita, but you can use any tequila you prefer. While good quality is best, you don't have to use the most expensive tequila, reserve those for sipping.
- Use margarita salt or coarse kosher salt for rimming the glass. To enhance the rim, moisten it with agave syrup or a blood orange wedge before dipping it in the salt.
- Always serve the margarita over fresh ice to maintain its fresh quality.
- Try out different rim options such as a mixture of salt and chili powder for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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